Psalms 72:8

"In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more."

Key Reflection

Psalms 72:8 speaks of a future reign where righteousness and peace will flourish abundantly during the time of a virtuous king. The imagery of "until the moon is no more" suggests an eternal and unending period, indicating that this prosperity and peace will endure indefinitely—far surpassing any earthly ruler's reign. This verse reflects the hope for a perfect kingdom where justice prevails and tranquility abounds, aligning with broader biblical themes of God's ultimate rule over all creation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He shall have dominion also from sea to sea -There is probably an allusion here to the promise inExodus 23:31: “And I will set thy bounds from the Red Sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river.” This was the original promise in regard to the bounds of the promised land. A promise similar to this occurs also inGenesis 15:18: “In the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates.” The meaning here is, that what was implied in these ancient promises would be carried out under the reign of the king referred to in the psalm.

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